Tuesday, December 7, 2010

So, where is the rest of you?

My friend, Carolyn Scarborough, and fellow coach reminded me this week about how we often give away too much of our time to what comes next instead of being truly present. I know I tend to do one more thing and one more thing and add one more thing to my list throughout the day, especially this time of the year. However, we can do nothing about the past and have no control over the future. This moment in time will never come again. It is a rare, unique gift whether I am watching Rudolf for the 100th time while the kids laugh and bring it to life all over again or when I catch up on emails with my dog wedged in the chair next to me snoring.

So, my question for you is where are your feet right now? Really plant them where they are and be in this very moment. Become aware of how they feel, cold, warm, bare, slippered, tired. We aren't talking about whether they are pedicured or not. Then, take time to gradually become aware of what is around you gradually- needs, wants, people, environment, sounds and take it in.......Your feet are in your life right this moment, but you are more than just your feet. So, where is the rest of you?

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Over the years, DeAnne has become known for her creative dishes and her original recipes have been featured in local publications and nationally in magazines, such as, Better Homes and Gardens. She is the “go-to” resource among friends and neighbors when it comes to innovative ideas from the kitchen.
While on her honeymoon 20 + years ago, she was inspired during a class at the New Orleans School of Cooking with Chef Kevin Belton and soon discovered her natural talents for cooking. After moving to South Austin in 1994, she embraced “It's About Thyme” as conspirators in bringing life and variety to her family and entertaining meals. This summer, DeAnne spent time with world renowned chefs and James Beard Award winners in their own kitchens from California to New York City and has started “Soup Night”, a life-coaching group that meets at her home monthly, inspired by one of those James Beard winners, Leah Chase.